49ers vs. Cardinals: 5 Players to Watch for San Francisco in Week 10
By Peter Panacy
No. 1: QB Colin Kaepernick
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick will face off against the Cardinals for the first time since his disastrous Week 3 appearance back in 2015 — the one in which he tossed four interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns, and posted a career-low 16.7 passer rating.
Kap probably isn’t in the 49ers’ long-term plans. We understand that. But the game is an important one for San Francisco’s signal-caller.
Even a marginal improvement over what transpired between he and Arizona a year ago would be noticeable. And it might lend a little credence to any thought of Kaepernick getting his career back on track.
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If Kap does have one thing going for him, he enjoyed a 398-yard passing performance against the Saints a week ago — second highest of his career.
This was against a bad New Orleans defense, however.
Still, the momentum is something the Niners need to carry over. If Kaepernick can maintain some sort of rhythm, especially into the second half, the 49ers might actually be able to stay in contention longer than a quarter or two.
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It’s a long shot at best, but eyeing Kaepernick is something fans will need to do.